Robert Griffin III says he turned down a pair of offers to return to NFL this season

He's been out of a job since the spring of 2017, but Robert Griffin III says he has been selective about his return to the NFL.

The 2011 Heisman Trophy winner said on ESPN Wednesday he had offers to play this season from both the Cardinals and the Ravens.

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"I had interest in the offseason," Griffin said. "I had an offer from Arizona, and also from Baltimore."

The former AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, was limited to just five games during the 2016 season with the Cleveland Browns after suffering a broken bone in his shoulder in the season opener.

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The Browns released Griffin in March to clear up cap space for Brock Osweiler, one of the biggest busts in recent memory (who has since moved back to the Broncos).

Despite having a chance to return to the gridiron this year, RG3 said he felt that the two offers he received didn't quite fit his interests.

Robert Griffin III hasn't thrown a pass in the NFL since the 2016 season with the Cleveland Browns. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

"It just wasn't the right fit and I had to make that decision for myself to say, 'Look, if I don't accept this offer, there's a chance I won't play football this year,'" Griffin said. "And I would talk to my family, and I was OK with that, OK with the fact that it might happen."

Griffin came into the league making a statement in his rookie campaign, leading Washington to a division title and a playoff spot in 2012. In 2013, he hit a sophomore slump and was eventually replaced by current Washington QB Kirk Cousins.

Despite his fall from grace, Griffin claimed to have been a "pro's pro" in his final year with the team. He said he helped in any way he could while he wasn't running the offense, but felt like he was treated unfairly by coaches and the local D.C. media.

He added that he hasn't "given up on 2017 yet," and is still hoping he can be added to the roster of a team looking to make a postseason push.

"I love football. I miss the game," he said. "I am ready. So I haven't given up on 2017 yet. There are some teams that need help and may need help going into the playoffs."